Congratulations to the Island Free Library in New Shoreham (Block Island), which once again is a star library in Library Journal’s annual roundup of exemplary libraries. In America’s Star Libraries, 2011: Top-Rated Libraries, the Island Free Library received 5 stars, the highest rating. Ratings are based on output measures and expenditures.

Next time you’re on Block Island, check out the Island Free Library, one of 262 libraries recognized across the nation!